NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act. In effect since 1970, it mandates that the Federal Government monitor and regulate the quality of the environment. It was followed by the Clean Air and Water Acts.

Nepalese Temple Balls: Top quality Nepalese hashish shaped into balls. Supposedly used by monks in Buddhist rites.

Nickel Bag: $5 worth of dope.

Richard Nixon: President of the United States from 1968 until his resignation in 1973, after the Watergate scandal led to an impeachment vote. Nixon had an enemy list and let FBI directory J. Edgar Hoover compile secret info on those… Continue reading →

No nukes is good nukes!: Popular bumper sticker and banner in the sixties protesting nuclear weapons.

N.O.W.: National Organization for Women. Started in 1966 this activist organization seeks economic equality, abortion, sexual and reproductive rights for women. They also oppose racism and violence against women. One of it’s founders and first president was Betty Friedan, author… Continue reading →

O’d: See Overdose.

Off the Pigs: Radical slogan used by Black Panthers encouraging confrontation with the police. Literally meant: Kill the Police.

OM: Also AUM. The cosmic vibration. Used as a mantra and in affirmations and blessings.

OP Art: Optical illusion style of art. Many artist tried this style in various mediums. Geometric patterns that fool the eye with an illusion of three dimensions. This style reached a peak of popularity during the hippie era. Artists who… Continue reading →